12 - Advanced - Harmonic Cadences Flashcards

Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)

• V-I progression with both triads in root position
• Root in soprano voice of the I chord
• The strongest type of cadence, the PAC is most commonly found at structurally defining moments

Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)

• V-I progression with one or both chords inverted
• And/or the 3rd or 5th in the soprano of the I chord
• vii diminished chord may replace the V chord

Half Cadence (HC)

• Any cadence ending on the V chord
• Relatively weak progression
• Usually followed by a continuation of music
• Often used as a pause

Perfect Plagal Cadence (PPC)

• IV-I progression
• Both triads in root position with the root in the soprano of the I chord
• Sometimes referred to as the “Amen Cadence” as it is frequently accompanying the text “Amen” in hymns

Imperfect Plagal Cadence (IPC)

• IV-I progression
• One or both chords inverted
• And/or having the 3rd or 5th in the soprano of the I chord

Deceptive Cadence

• V chord going to anything besides the I chord
• Because of the hanging feeling of this unresolved cadence, the deceptive cadence is considered very weak

Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)

Half Cadence (HC)

Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)

Imperfect Plagal Cadence (IPC)

Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)

Deceptive Cadence

Perfect Plagal Cadence (PPC)

Deceptive Cadence

Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)